as in assistances
something that you do or give for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation
We see it as our duty to give succor to those in need.
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Verb
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Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026 -
The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Clark wound up with 32 points on the night, along with seven assists and four rebounds.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Kelsey Plum nearly claimed a double-double with 27 points and nine assists, while Dearica Hamby had 19 points with seven rebounds and Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The roughly 4,470-square-foot residence in the exclusive Haven Hill neighborhood is engineered with a steel structure that cantilevers over the hillside without visible corner supports.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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The district has had to evaluate all areas of spending and make challenging decisions in an effort to maintain overall fiscal stability while preserving core academic programming and student supports.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The day before, Bulgaria got a new premier who has praised Orbán and endorses many of his positions.—
Slav Okov,
Bloomberg,
11 May 2026
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In San Diego County Supervisor District 4 — which includes much of central San Diego, La Mesa and Spring Valley — the Union-Tribune Editorial Board endorses former La Mesa Councilmember Kristine Alessio.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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This pervasive tendency to lean into the performance advantages of modern powertrains and driver aids is sending the wrong message, IIHS argues, which may actually contribute to aggressive driving and, ultimately, to more-frequent crashes and speeding infractions.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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For people who use hearing aids, though, that process becomes a lot harder.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Water loosens the soil around the roots, and facilitates extraction.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
Noun
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When asking the state for budget help, the Mamdani administration suggested that the NYC Passthrough Entity tax credit should be cut from 100 percent to 75 percent, with the city keeping the other 25 percent.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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With the help of the nurses in the NICU, including Issabel Kenkel, the couple was able to say their vows while sitting in chairs next to each other with their newborns in their arms.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Succors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succors. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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